Executive Director, Project Management - Dementia (North America/Europe)

Worldwide Clinical Trials is a global contract research organization focused on advancing clinical research and improving patient lives. The Executive Director, Project Management will lead project management activities for a therapeutic group, oversee complex global dementia clinical research programs, and drive operational, financial, client relationship, and business development outcomes. The role also includes developing project management staff and partnering with senior leadership across global teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and provide strategic direction to the Project Management team within a therapeutic or sub-therapeutic area
• Oversee the successful delivery, financial performance, and operational execution of assigned global clinical research projects
• Drive project planning, performance monitoring, and adherence to established timelines, budgets, and quality expectations
• Review and approve the strategy, content, and costing of new business proposals while supporting business growth initiatives
• Partner with senior leadership on business development activities and client engagement strategies
• Build, strengthen, and maintain effective sponsor relationships, serving as a key point of contact for alliance partnerships when assigned
• Lead project and sponsor reviews, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain high levels of client satisfaction
• Manage, mentor, recruit, develop, and evaluate project management staff while ensuring resource utilization targets are achieved
• Represent Worldwide in capability presentations, bid defenses, and other client-facing activities

Requirements:

• Minimum of 12 years of global clinical pharmaceutical industry experience, including at least 8 years of clinical project management and people management experience
• Demonstrated success leading and line managing staff within a global, matrixed environment
• Proven experience managing global Dementia programs and complex clinical research projects
• Strong financial management and analytical skills, including budget oversight and project financial performance management
• Ability to build trusted client relationships and negotiate effectively with sponsors and stakeholders
• Broad knowledge of the drug development process, clinical research principles, and client needs
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal; fluency in the local office language is also required
• University or college degree in a life science discipline preferred